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Serial No.: | #641572 |
Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |
Grade: | 36 |
Size: | 18s |
Model: | 6 |
Jewels: | 7j |
Setting: | Lever |
Finish: | Nickel |
Est. Date: | 1901 |
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Serial No.: | #586 |
Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |
Grade: | 44 |
Size: | 18s |
Model: | 1 |
Jewels: | 11j |
Setting: | Lever |
Finish: | Gilt |
Est. Date: | 1885 |
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Serial No.: | #594132 |
Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |
Grade: | 36g |
Size: | 18s |
Model: | 6 |
Jewels: | 7j |
Setting: | Lever |
Finish: | Gilt |
Est. Date: | 1899 |
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Serial No.: | #206612 |
Manufacturer: | Seth Thomas |
Grade: | 182 Special |
Size: | 18s |
Model: | 5 |
Jewels: | 17j |
Setting: | Lever |
Finish: | Two-Tone |
Est. Date: | 1896 |
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